Place | Race Number | Pilot | Aircraft | Pairing | Laps Flown | Time | Speed |
| 1 | 27 | Norman Way Manteca, CA | "Magic" Pitts S-1S | Qualifying | 6 | 05:19.624 | 214.639 |
| 2 | 25 | Dennis Vest Woodland, CA | "Drag Racer" Pitts S-1C | Qualifying | 6 | 05:21.984 | 213.066 |
| 3 | 10 | Leah Sommer Anchorage, AK | "Son of Galloping Ghost" Pitts S-1S | Qualifying | 6 | 05:45.542 | 198.540 |
| 4 | 7X | Kirk Murphy Prescott, AZ | "Lady Luck" Pitts S-1S | Qualifying | 6 | 05:57.438 | 191.932 |
| 5 | 3 | George Andre St. Louis, MO | "Zipper" Pitts S-LHN | Qualifying | 6 | 06:01.103 | 189.984 |
| 6 | 31 | Tony Higa Mentone, CA | "Tango-Tango" Pitts S-1S | Qualifying | 6 | 06:16.987 | 181.979 |
| 7 | 11X | Dave Roelofs Prescott, AZ | "Purse Snatcher" Pitts S-1S | Qualifying | 5 | 05:24.712 | 176.063 |
| DNF | 62 | Tom Aberle Fallbrook, CA | "Phantom" Modified Mong Sport | Qualifying | 0 | ||
2009 Biplane Heat 1A Results
Race Start: Thursday, September 17, 8:58 AM
6 Laps, 19.0566 miles
Copyright © 2009 Reno Air Racing Association
Distances are statute miles, speeds are mph.